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Tamarillo and Japanese Persimmon Facts


Japanese Persimmon and Tamarillo Facts


Facts

Facts about
  • Up until 1967, tamarillos were referred to as tree tomatoes.
  • The name tamarillo is derived from Maori word 'tama' which means leadership and rillo from spanish word 'amarillo' which means yellow.
  
  • Unripe persimmons contain lots of tannin which is used to brew sake & to preserve wood in Japan.
  • A small non-edible fruit of persimmon tree is crushed with water, the solution is painted on paper & used to repel mosquitoes.
  

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Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
No  
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Cocktails
Yes  
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Production
  
  

Top Producer
New Zealand  
China  

Other Countries
Australia, Chile, Colombia, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines  
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan  

Top Importer
United States of America  
United States of America  

Top Exporter
New Zealand  
Japan  

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